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MEMORIAL DAYS

The Memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day 1987.  Since 1988, we have gathered on Memorial Day to hold a ceremony to honor our fallen by reading each name and by sharing the moment with all who wish to attend and join us in this annual rite of recognition.

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In the photo, Gary Brannan (age 84) stands resolutely and unmoving to honor every name read aloud prior to the fly-over of the Ravens to open the rest of the ceremony in 2022.  His dedication captures the essence of what we feel.  Thank you, Gary...and Semper Fi, Brother.  

TWO ARTICLES ABOUT THE MEMORIAL: 2020 & 2024 

The 1st article was written by Doug Perry of The Oregonian in 2020 with feature quotes by Doug Bomarito, Tim Gallagher, and Jud Blakely.  He entitled it "By God, They built a masterpiece."  Go to article

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The 2nd article was written by John Canzano (Bald Faced Truth) in 2024 and focuses on Doug Bomarito with a mention of Jud Blakely.  Canzano entitled it "I'm lucky to be alive."  Go to article

29 MAY 2023 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Reading of Names

Flyover by West Coast Ravens

Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC

Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles

National Anthem / Malinda Buckles

Invocation / Rev. Roger Fuchs, VVOMF Director

Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President

Guest Speaker / Colonel Al Arguedas USMCR (ret)

...Title: "REMEMBRANCE"...

...GO TO PDF OF SPEECH

Posting of Firing Detail / Pacific NW Historical Group...

...Vietnam Recreated

Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove

...Veterans of Foreign Wars, Canby-Aurora Post 6507 & Auxiliary

...25th Infantry Division Association

...1st Cavalry Division

Taps /Anselmo Arguelles

Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles

Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC 

30 MAY 2022 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Reading of Names

Flyover by West Coast Ravens

Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC

Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles

National Anthem / Malinda Buckles

Invocation / Rev. Roger Fuchs, VVOMF Director

Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President

Poem / Roger Fuchs

Glenn M. Hayden Recognition / Roger Fuchs

Song / Malinda Buckles ("I'll Be Seeing You")

Guest Speaker / Ken Buckles, Remembering America's Heroes

Honoring VVOMF Founder Jerry Pero / Doug Bomarito

Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove...

...Veterans of Foreign Wars, Canby-Aurora Post 6507 & Auxiliary

...25th Infantry Division Association

...1st Cavalry Division

Taps /Anselmo Arguelles

Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles

Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC 

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